Keweenaw County Sheriff is Investigating a Camp Fire

The Keweenaw County Sheriff is investigating a camp fire in Grant Township. Yesterday afternoon the sheriff department was notified by a nearby camp owner, of a large plume of smoke near Horse Shoe Harbor. The camp owner checked the source of the fire prior to the arrival of the deputies, and found his camp; the surrounding woods and a vehicle owned by him were on fire. The camp is considered a total loss. Copper Harbor and Lac La Belle Fire Departments and the DNR Fire Division worked to contain the fire from spreading. The fire is suspected to have been started between 11:45 am and 2:47 pm yesterday. Anyone with information is asked to call the Keweenaw County Sheriff department at 906 337 052